Deadly Athens Apartment Explosion Kills Six in Plaka

A two-storey apartment block in Athens' historic Plaka district collapsed in seconds early Saturday, killing six people including four American tourists. Greek authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion that left emergency teams searching through the rubble.

🐿️ The high proportion of American victims means the U.S. Embassy will likely push for rapid answers, turning a local tragedy into a diplomatic flashpoint.